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50-50 production split proposal for TSMC
As a part of tariff negotiations, the Trump administration has pushed for a 50-50 split in chip manufacturing between the US and Taiwan.
As a part of tariff negotiations, the Trump administration has pushed for a 50-50 split in chip manufacturing between the US and Taiwan, putting pressure on the likes of TSMC for further US investments.

However, Taiwan has pushed back on the proposal, leading to a stalemate in negotiations.

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